Rich Man Poor Man Dinner: Food for Thought

April 25, 2012 at 4:11 pm

Have you ever been hungry? I mean really starving? In all likelihood, probably not.  However, world-wide, over 852 million people do not have enough food to meet their basic nutritional needs. About 1/3 of the world’s population do not meet their intellectual potential because of vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Last […]

Mercredi Message: Become Agents of Change

January 17, 2012 at 7:14 pm

The Faculty of Medicine has an obligation to social accountability. Each of us as physicians has a responsibility to speak up, stand up and advocate on behalf of our at-risk population who traditionally face chronic disease, premature death and health inequities. How can we make a difference in critical areas […]

National newsmakers

November 28, 2011 at 4:55 pm

Our faculty members are innovators and trailblazers and continually do important work that makes a difference on the national stage. Take, for instance, Dr. Michael Harlos, Professor and Section Head, Palliative Medicine, University of Manitoba and Medical Director, Adult and Pediatric Palliative Care Program, WRHA. COACH: Canada’s Health Informatics Association […]